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Armed Villagers Guard Strategic Gateway to Nagorno Karabakh

Wearing camouflage and holding Kalashnikov rifles, volunteer villagers patrol a winding river in a Nagorno Karabakh valley, defending a strategic area between the disputed region's capital and Armenia.

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Russia Strikes Kill 78 Turkey-Backed Rebels in Syria: Monitor

Air strikes by Damascus regime ally Russia killed 78 Turkey-backed rebels in northwestern Syria on Monday, a monitor said, in the bloodiest surge in violence since a truce almost eight months ago.

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Key Al-Qaeda Leader Abu Muhsin al-Masri Killed in Afghanistan

Afghan forces have killed a top Al-Qaeda militant wanted by the United States, as the government on Sunday accused the Taliban of still keeping close ties with the Islamist militant group.

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It’s Bigger Than Icebreakers: America’s Path Forward in the Arctic

The United States, once the primary architect of the post-war Arctic order, must build from its rich past in the region and embark on a historic venture for the High North.

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US Drone Strike Kills 17 Jihadists in NW Syria Near Turkish Border

The US army said Thursday it carried out a drone strike against Al-Qaeda leaders in northwestern Syria near the Turkish border, killing 17 jihadists, according to a war monitor.

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Tanzania Hit by Recent IS Attack Near Mozambique Border: Police

Tanzanian police have said that about 300 jihadists launched a cross-border attack from Mozambique last week, confirming an earlier claim by the Islamic State group.

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Children Killed in Afghan Air Strike That Hit Mosque: Officials

An air strike by the Afghan military that hit a mosque killed 11 children and a prayer leader, local authorities said Thursday, in an account disputed by the national government.

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Iran Tests Home-Made Air Defense Systems

Iran tested home-made air defense systems during military exercises, state media said, days after the expiry of an international arms embargo against the Islamic republic.

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Taliban Ambush Kills at Least 25 Afghan Security Personnel in Takhar

At least 25 Afghan security force personnel were killed in an ambush blamed on the Taliban in the northeast of the country, officials said Wednesday.

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UK Unveils Explosive-Laden ‘Bug’ Drone Part of Futuristic Battle Strategy

The UK unveiled a futuristic army strategy that includes Challenger 2 tanks equipped with tiny bug-like drones and a remote-controlled unmanned vehicle.

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